CMAT is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India after CAT. Admission to MBA colleges accepting CMAT score is based on cut offs, which are much lower than CAT. Check here the list of top CMAT colleges and their admission cut offs 2026. Read on.
Top CMAT colleges in India - NTA CMAT as it is a gateway to over 1300 management institutions. CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE approved institutions, which includes some of the Tier 1 colleges as well. Admission is based on cut offs, so it is critical to perform well in CMAT 2026. The exam was conducted on January 25 and the CMAT 2026 result has been announced today. If you've performed as per expectation, get on to shortlisting colleges for admission.
While selecting an MBA college that accepts CMAT score, candidates must not only consider CMAT cut offs, but also their preferred course (specialization), recognition, eligibility criteria, location, selection process, course fees, infrastructure, pedagogy, faculty and placements record. Read this article for CMAT Colleges list and expected cut offs for 2026 admission.
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CMAT cut offs mentioned in the table below are estimation based on previous years' admission trend. The CMAT 2026 cut offs are expected to be in the same range, Candidates can use the following data to shortlist colleges for themselves, based on their expected scores. They are advised to check the college admission criteria and cut offs before filling the admission form.
| Colleges accepting CMAT score |
Expected CMAT Cut Off (2026)* |
Tuition Fee (Approx.)** |
|---|---|---|
| 99.97 percentile |
INR 6.00 to 7.00 lakh |
|
| 99.85 percentile |
INR 4.28 to 20.50 lakh |
|
| 99.20 percentile |
INR 17.30 lakh |
|
| 99.06 percentile |
INR 9.00 to 11.00 lakh |
|
| 95 percentile |
INR 8.90 lakh |
|
| 85 percentile |
INR 15.90 lakh |
|
| 85 percentile |
INR 9.65 lakh |
|
| 85 percentile |
INR 16.5 lakh |
|
| 82 percentile |
INR 1.40 to 14.80 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 13.00 to 14.00 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 5.50 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 2.30 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 11.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 7.70 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 11.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 11.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 7.95 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 8.40 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 8.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 8.48 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 6.00 lakh |
|
| 80 percentile |
INR 13.60 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 13.50 lakh |
|
| 60 percentile |
INR 5.58 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 2.20 lakh |
|
| 80 percentile |
INR 4.70 lakh |
|
| 80 percentile |
INR 7.50 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 4.85 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 5.60 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 4.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 6.00 lakh |
|
| 60 percentile |
INR 8.25 lakh |
|
| 60 percentile |
INR 7.00 lakh |
* These are speculative cut offs for reference purpose only.
** Fees mentioned in the table is from previous academic session. It is liable to change in the new academic session.
Also Read:
- CMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile: How to Calculate?
- CMAT score normalization process
- What is a good score in CMAT 2026?
- CMAT cut offs for JBIMS, KJ Somaiya,Welingkars
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Three months may not be enough for CMAT preparation, if you're doing it from scratch. However, if you are preparing for CAT, XAT, NMAT, you can prepare for CMAT in 3 months as you have clear understanding of the syllabus already and you will need exam specific practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, candidates are not required to appear in CMAT to be eligible for BTech in CSE + MBA integated course at UIT, Karnavati University. For this course, candidates are required to appear in either JEE Mains or GUJCET to qualify for admissions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
If you have appeared for CMAT before and have complete conceptual clarity of topics, you can prepare for CMAT with mock test practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Manorama Year Book, Lucent's General Knowledge will be a good source to prepare static GK for CMAT. Apart from that, you should refer Pratiyogita Darpan and GK Today for current affairs.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, you should carry a passport size photo along with the CMAT admit card on the exam day. The photo should preferably be the same as uploaded in the application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
CMAT 2027 admit card will not be release offline. Candidates will have to download it from the CMAT-NTA website only after logging into their account.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Although reporting time is mentioned on every candidate's CMAT admit card, they should reach at least an hour before the exam starting time.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the digital copy of CMAT 2027 admit card will not be acceptable at the test centre. Candidates will have to carry 2 hard copies of the hall ticket on the exam day.
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Contributor-Level 7
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